Fatal M2 Faversham crash leads to man being jailed for 12 years
Both the vehicles were travelling between junctions six and five on the London-bound carriageway when the crash, which was captured on Amaglo's dashcam, happened. After initially pleading not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, he changed his plea.He was banned from driving for 18 years and two months and a further charge of causing death by careless driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs was ordered to remain on file.Det Con Sara Capozzi said: "Amaglo's driving that morning was truly appalling and resulted in the most tragic of consequences."I hope that the custodial sentence he has received offers opportunity for him to reflect on his thoughtless and grossly irresponsible actions, which led to the loss of a much-loved and cherished woman's life."
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